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A Japanese woodblock print titled 'Ikoi' (Relaxing), by…
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Melbourne
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24-Sep-2019
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A Japanese woodblock print titled 'Ikoi' (Relaxing), by Ishikawa Toraji (1875-1964), circa 1934, from woodblock series 'Rajo Jusshu ' (ten types of female nudes). First edition. Includes original rice paper title slip and original Japanese storage cylinder., 48 cm high, 38 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in Tokyo in 1964. Private collection, Sydney (1964-). Other Notes: Studying under Koyama Shotaro, and exhibiting with the Meiji fine Arts Society, Toraji shifted from painting to printing early in his eminent career with his most famous woodblock series being 'Ten types of female Nudes'. For an identical example, see National Gallery of Victoria, permanent collection.
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Oriental: Art